Agenda Item Name:
Title
Appointment of citizen for vacancy on the Alachua County Historical Commission
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Presenter:
Kathleen W. Pagan
Description:
There is currently one vacancy on the County Historical Commission. Three appointments were made on May 12 and this vacancy occurred due to a resignation just prior so an additional appointment is needed now
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Appoint one citizen to the At Large Position, with a partial term ending September 30, 2022.
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Background:
Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) provides leadership in identifying, preserving and interpreting the County's history and historic sites. The Historical Commission is advisory to BoCC on matters regarding County history. The Mission of the ACHC is to “Promote, Preserve, and protect Alachua County’s historic resources.” Although the ACHC positions are named Citizen-at-large, the founding Resolution says this about selection criteria: “Knowledge of local history is the main criteria for appointment. Applicants are encouraged from local history organizations. The Alachua County Historical Commission goes back to at least 1972, but most recently its modified operation was created by Resolution 09-062 in July 2009 (with amendments by Resolution 11-041 in April 2011 including designating it a Special Committee). Currently the sunset date for the Advisory Board is 12/31/2022 as adopted by Resolution 19-32 in March 2019. The Commission has 11 members plus 1 Alternate. Members serve three-year terms.